SFC /scannow

[RanMan]

When using this neat little application it asks for my winxp pro cd 2.

Funny thing is I'm not running xp pro, never have.

After a series of cancel, cancel scannow continues on and I guess repairs
files.

I am using xp home with all the most current updates, etc.

Any ideas what causes this?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

This usually occurs if the i386 folder has been removed from the hard disk.
Inserting your Windows XP CD should fix the problem.

See also:

You are prompted to insert a Windows XP SP2 CD when you try to run the
System File Checker tool on a Windows XP SP2-based computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=900910

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com


When using this neat little application it asks for my winxp pro cd 2.

Funny thing is I'm not running xp pro, never have.

After a series of cancel, cancel scannow continues on and I guess repairs
files.

I am using xp home with all the most current updates, etc.

Any ideas what causes this?

 

[RanMan]

That is normal, and that is the way it has been in the past, but again I'm
not running xp PRO and that is what is asking for.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Yes. I understand that. But that issue does not matter, afaik..

See also:

You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD when you run the
System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home Edition:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128/

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com


That is normal, and that is the way it has been in the past, but again I'm
not running xp PRO and that is what is asking for.